OSHA Proposes Almost $460K in Fines Against Canonsburg Company
See why this company was placed into the Severe Violator Enforcement Program.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Canonsburg-based Panthera Painting Inc. with 38 alleged violations—including 14 willful and 11 repeat—found at bridge work sites in Slatington, Harrisburg and Slatedale. OSHA officials said workers at those sites were exposed to lead and other safety and health hazards while performing abrasive blasting and repainting projects. Proposed penalties total $459,844. “The employer’s refusal to correct the hazards, along with its history of failing to correct hazards, demonstrates a clear resistance to worker safety and health and leaves workers vulnerable to potential illnesses and injuries from overexposure to lead and other hazards,” said MaryAnn Garrahan, …
In this Article:
Arthur Palm
3:40 pm on Thursday, May 16, 2013
Way to go Chris, the government runs wild and unchecked, continuely making accusations and when proof is required the government drags it's feet and several years down the roa quietly drops all charges, leaving the accused holding a fist of expensive lawyers bills...been there !! more ›